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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.60, 978.80 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.60, 978.80 and 590.96 is: 816.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.60 : 978.80 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.60/978.80 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.60x = 978.80 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.60x = 578,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,428.96/708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.30

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